Beth Warner

Beth Warner has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Beth currently serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Prior to this, they founded their own consulting company, Beth A. Warner Consulting.

Beth's previous roles include being the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, where they oversaw a multi-million-dollar annual campaign and managed the Women's Philanthropy Division. Beth also worked as a Major Gifts Officer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, where they exceeded annual revenue targets and organized peer-to-peer engagement events.

Before their philanthropy roles, Beth served as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Alfred & Adele Davis Academy. Beth also held the position of Director of Alliances and Executive Director of the Foundation at Le Jardin & Le Jardin Cultural Foundation, where they managed the installation of a permanent art collection and established alliances with various organizations.

Beth's earlier experience includes being the Atlanta Director at Share Our Strength, where they organized fundraisers and led a volunteer network. Beth also worked as a Vice President of Community Relations (CSR) at MBNA, where they executed cause marketing campaigns and facilitated community outreach.

At TSYS, Beth served as the Marketing Director of Special Events. In this role, they developed strategic plans for conferences and events and managed client conferences, trade shows, and promotional activities.

Throughout their career, Beth has demonstrated strong leadership skills, fundraising abilities, and strategic planning expertise. Beth has a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Beth Warner obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Architectural Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, which they attended from 1986 to 1990. Later, they pursued further education at New York University, earning a Master of Arts degree in Visual Arts Administration from 1991 to 1994.